Grafton, New South Wales

Grafton (Bandjalang: Gumbin Gir, Kumbainggar: Jadalmany) is a small city on the northern coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is on the Clarence River and is 640 kilometres north of Sydney. The town is famous for its double-decker road/railway bridge. There are passenger trains to and from Sydney or Brisbane and buses to and from Moree.

Grafton
Gumbin Gir  (Bandjalang)
Jadalmany  (Kumbainggar)
New South Wales
Grafton Bridge across the Clarence River
Grafton is located in New South Wales
Grafton
Grafton
Coordinates29°41′0″S 152°56′0″E
Population18,668 (2016)
Established1851
Postcode(s)2460
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
Location
LGA(s)Clarence Valley Council
CountyClarence
State electorate(s)Clarence
Federal division(s)Page
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall
25.8 °C
78 °F
12.7 °C
55 °F
992.3 mm
39.1 in

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